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“The way you hold the bow, the way that violinists are trained to produce a note, is really different. I'm not an expert in classical music. I don't want to say something that ends up in print and somebody comes running after me with a shovel, but they're taught for each note to stand alone in a very deliberate kind of way, which is really different than how notes are strung together in old-time music to create rhythm.”

Quote by Bruce Molsky

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Bruce Molsky is a renowned American fiddler known for his unique playing style and contributions to traditional music. Born in 1955, he has a deep passion for music since childhood and has developed his own distinctive musical style by blending traditional elements with modern influences. more

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